Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 娄 (Lóu) originates from the Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 BCE) and is descended from Yu the Great. According to historical records, a court official named 娄 during the Xia Dynasty passed down his name as a surname to his descendants. Additionally, 娄 can also trace its roots to the Jiang clan and has been adopted by various ethnic minorities.
娄
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.202 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.139 place
Lou Heshang (娄和尚)
A monk during the Southern Song Dynasty, resided at Yongning Temple in the north of Dangtu during the Shaoxing era.
Lou Qianyao (娄乾曜)
a Song Dynasty official from Jiaxing, posthumously awarded the title of Shaobao, with records in 'Epitaph of Lou' from 'Gongkui Collection'.
Lou Jian (娄坚)
a scholar and calligrapher from Jiading, Suzhou, during the Ming Dynasty, known for his poetry and later devotion to Buddhism.
'娄' is an ancient Chinese surname linked to the Xia Dynasty and the legendary Yu the Great. It symbolizes a small mound or hill, reflecting its historical and geographical significance.
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